The Chief Inspector of East Hertfordshire pushed a pram around Hertford during a crackdown on vehicles blocking the pavement.

Officers launched the operation today (August 16) after receiving numerous complaints from residents about not being able to get wheelchairs and pushchairs down the pavements.

Pram pushed by police struggling to get through the pavement

During the operation Chief Inspector Gerry McDonald and his officers pushed the pram and if they were unable to get it past a vehicle they handed out a fine.

He said: "It is about being sensible.

"After numerous complaints from members of the public about not being able to get wheelchairs, pushchairs and other items through on pavements we started the operation to educate people before the school year starts.

Officer handing out first ticket during operation pram

"The reason we are using a pram as a measure clearly illustrates the issue and we are trying to find a balance between the need of everyone but what I can't have is parents and buggies and disabled people being forced into the road and that is why we are using this tool."

Operation pram will be expanding to other towns in East Herts including Bishop's Stortford soon.

While under the law it is not illegal to park on pavements, unless it is a lorry, it is against the law to block the pavement with a vehicle.